Orakei School vs Pakuranga Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 8.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orakei School
Orakei · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
Pakuranga Heights School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
498 students
| Measure | Orakei School Orakei, Auckland | Pakuranga Heights School Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #257 of 390 | #239 of 390 |
| National rank | #872 of 1,559 | #804 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 253 | 498 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 449 |
| Total roll | 253 | 498 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -38.9% | -2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 54.9% | 18.1% |
| Pacific students | 21.3% | 34.5% |
| International students | 0.4% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Orakei | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.orakei.school.nz | www.pakurangaheights.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Pakuranga Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (53.0 vs 49.8).
- •Pakuranga Heights School does better on roll size (498 vs 253).
- •Pakuranga Heights School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -38.9%).
- •Pakuranga Heights School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 253.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orakei School better than Pakuranga Heights School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pakuranga Heights School ranks higher (53.0 vs 49.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Orakei School and Pakuranga Heights School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Orakei and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Orakei School: 449. Pakuranga Heights School: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Orakei School and Pakuranga Heights School rank in Auckland?
Orakei School is 257th of 390 and Pakuranga Heights School is 239th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).